CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 Hays Street, Luling, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $22 (430%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $22 (430% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (98% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $6 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $24 78%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 78%
Dell Star $4 - $6 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 78%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Star $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Star Kids $4 78%
Wellpoint Star Plus $4 - $5 78%
Champva $6 - $7 117%
Humana $8 156%
Cigna $12 234%
Seton Performance Plus $12 234%
Aetna $14 - $38 273%
Superior Star $25 488%
Superior Star Foster $25 488%
Superior Star Kids $25 488%
Superior Star Plus $25 488%
Covenant Health $28 547%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $28 547%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 Hays Street, Luling, TX 78648
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals